Why do Scientists use classification systems?
Scientists organize materials. Part of a Scientist’s job is to make sense of the world around us. He can do that much easier if everything is arranged in a system on paper at least. A cook can do better if each pan or tool is exactly where she put it and expects it to be. She can grab her mixer and put it on the counter instead of saying, “Where is that mixer?” and running all around looking for it. The same with everything else. Likewise with a mechanic, look at his tools. They are all arranged and ready for use. They are arranged in a system. They are classified by size. He does not have to search to get to the part he wants to get to and repair. When a scientist is examining something he has the terminology. If it is an animal, he can use very few words and all other scientists using the same classification system know what he is talking about. He does not have to describe how to find some particular muscle in some particular animal, or he does not need to describe some of the chemi
